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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
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Foundational Skills: Teachers follow a systematic programme for teaching phonics. Children get off to a strong start learning to read.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed a high-quality curriculum with firm foundations.
Areas Needing Improvement: More needs to be done in history as leaders have not identified key knowledge precisely enough.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers help pupils to catch up quickly if they are behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are kind, polite, and friendly. High expectations for behaviour are promoted by all staff.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Too many pupils are behind with their phonics in Year 2.
Support for SEND Pupils: The SENCo works with staff and parents to ensure appropriate support and adaptations are in place for pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school has an inclusive ethos and staff help resolve friendship issues quickly. Safeguarding is a high priority.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils’ welfare and well-being are central to the school’s work. Staff work relentlessly to support pupils and their families.
Parental Involvement: The school has built strong relationships with families and involves them closely.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion on the school.
Extracurricular Activities: A broad range of trips, visitors, and experiences are planned to broaden pupils’ horizons.
Outdoor Facilities: Children in the early years learn in a stimulating, vibrant environment.
Teacher Engagement: Most teachers deliver the curriculum well and explain important concepts clearly.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check carefully what pupils have remembered and revisit any misunderstood concepts.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders provide training and support for teachers to improve their confidence and teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: On occasion, tasks do not support pupils well enough despite their focus.
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Richmond Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.

It has 310 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.

At this school, 30% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Academies Academies Academies
Snobe grade
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 2-11 4-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 12.7 20.3 21.7
Proficient Math 97 98 104
Proficient Read 99 100 106
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 97 99 97
Reading 99 100 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 30% 57.52% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 8.01% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -3.9 Well Below Average
Writing 0.8 Above Average
Maths -5.1 Well Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 97 98 96
Reading 97 3 98 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 34% 12 64.16% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 11.56% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -5.7 Well Below Average
Writing -7.6 Well Below Average
Maths -6.1 Well Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 97 96 94
Reading 100 98 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 22% 62.72% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 2% 10.3% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -2.4 Below Average
Writing -3.4 Below Average
Maths -4.6 Well Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 94 93
Reading - 95 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 59.13% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 8.77% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Richmond Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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